Mineralogy Quiz Part 1

A naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties is known as ________.

• Element

• Atom

• Mineral

• Compound

A solid naturally occurring object that is made up of minerals is called __________.

• Element

• Rock

• Atom

• Compound

The smallest unit of matter. Comprised of neutrons, protons and electrons

• Atom

• Element

• Compound

• Molecule

An atom (i.e. simple ion) or group of atoms (i.e. polyatomic ion) that has an electrical charge because it has either gained or loss one or more electrons.

• Atom

• Element

• Compound

• Ion

Any material that is made up of only one type of atom.

• Atom

• Element

• Molecule

• Ion

The smallest part of a compound that still has all the properties of that compound. Example: Water; H2O.

• Atom

• Molecule

• Compound

• Ion

A pure substance that contains two or more elements that have been chemically combined (in fixed proportions).

• Atom

• Molecule

• Compound

• Ion

What is the correct order of the elements in order of abundance (most to least)?

• Oxygen - Silicon - Aluminum - Iron

• Silicon - Aluminum - Iron - Oxygen

• Aluminum - Iron - Nickel - Gold

• Iron - Aluminum - Silicon - Oxygen

Which two elements are the most abundant in Earth's continental crust?

• magnesium and iron

• magnesium and silicon

• oxygen and iron

• oxygen and silicon

Native Minerals consist of only one type of element. Examples include Gold (Au), Silver (Ag), Sulfur (S), Diamond (C), Copper (Cu).

• True

• False